Highbridge, The Bronx Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Named after the historic High Bridge spanning the Harlem River, with the recently restored aqueduct walkway and Highbridge Park's pools.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
801
Trend
Up 17% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
2405

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
14245
Citywide (30d)
36035
Highbridge share
5.6%

Recent Incidents in Highbridge

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES, 5th STORY @ Block 2506 Lot 82 [HPD:19243386] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 2465 Lot 1 [HPD:19243229] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 2465 Lot 1 [HPD:19243228] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2465 Lot 1 [HPD:19243227] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT YARD @ Block 2465 Lot 1 [HPD:19243226] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2465 Lot 1 [HPD:19243225] Sep 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 2525 Lot 7 [HPD:19239995] Sep 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2524 Lot 33 [HPD:19243041] Sep 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 2536 Lot 1 [HPD:19237819] Sep 22, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER OR INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO THE PANEL AT SOUTH WALL AT FOYER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2536 Lot 1 [HPD:19237818] Sep 22, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highbridge, The Bronx safe?

Highbridge currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 801 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Highbridge?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2375 incidents).

How does Highbridge compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Highbridge logged 801 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Highbridge?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (801).

Is Highbridge getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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